The Middle School Program at Swan School
for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students
In the Middle School Program at Swan School, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are enrolled in both Swan School and Washington State Connections Academy. Students attend Swan each day and complete a combination of online and in-person learning. Throughout the day, they are supported by an in-person learning coach who teaches lessons, helps with assignments, answers questions, and stays in close communication with families to support each student’s success.
Swan School is proud to offer an individualized and nurturing environment for all Swan students. We focus on kindness, respect, and building strong relationships. The smaller setting allows students to be known, supported, and encouraged each day. There is a balance of online work and hands-on learning, along with built-in opportunities for movement, brain breaks, and time to reset so students can stay focused and do their best.
This is a great program for students who like:
Kindness and respect
A small, predictable environment
Being able to express themselves at school
A teacher that really knows them, will explain things to them, and works one-on-one with them every day
Doing some work on computers and some in person
The chance to do their own projects and pursue their own interests in addition to their regular schoolwork
Students have opportunities to explore their own interests through projects, helping them build independence and a stronger connection to their learning. Along the way, they develop important skills such as time management, organization, clear writing, and effective communication through webmails. We also place a strong emphasis on writing well-structured essays which is a skill that will support them in future educational and career pathways.
The Middle School Program at Swan School supports students academically, socially and emotionally. Students grow their self-awareness, build understandings of others, and develop a strong sense of curiosity about the world around them, setting them up for success in the middle school years and beyond.